ため野矢の: Because of Noya

真実 Truth

Being in a zombified state so dreadfully early in the morning was an obvious note for people to stay away from me. I wanted a quiet, peaceful day with little to no interaction with others whatsoever, and that's how it was going to stay.
But, because of the annoying 5'2 boy I recently wanted to consider my friend, my plan changed completely in a matter of seconds.

"HEEEY! GOOD MORNING, NAKEMURA-SAAAAN!!"

A booming voice echoed throughout Karasuno High's shoe locker room. I groggily turned my head to the sound (and to my dismay, so did many others).

Before I knew it, none other than Nishinoya-san himself came to a halting screech of a stop right in front of me. Why did this idiot have to run all the way over here just to greet me?

"...Good morning..."

I muttered quietly to him, obviously still in a daze.

"WHY AREN'T YOU AWAKE YET?!"

Nishinoya-san bellowed the line annoyingly close to my face, like an excited toddler yelling at his parents to get up on Christmas Day. I didn't know I was going to become acquainted with this drill sergeant for the entirety of the time I was a manager in his volleyball club, let alone be his friend (still shuddering at the thought of it ever formally happening).

"Apparently to wake up, I have to run around and scream like you do? If so, I'd rather save it for when I'm.... Alone.."

I frowned and shifted uncomfortably at the student's puzzled gazes (including Nishinoya-san). Why couldn't this boy be the person back in the nursing room I felt so familiar and comfortable with? Now, I honestly just feel threatened again.

"Don't be like that so early in the morning, Nakemura-san! It's the beginning of a new day! And stop frowning, it's bad for your face!!"

He exclaimed, earning giggles from surrounding students. I grumbled viciously and pushed out of the short boy's way. Unfortunately, Nishinoya-san's surprisingly muscular body for his thin demeanor barely budged as I attempted, so I ended up having to go around him instead.

My efforts to get away from him only failed miserably, as he was back on my trail immediately.

"NAKEMURA-SAN! Are you going to the volleyball meeting today?!"

"Yes."

"Did you bring sports wear like Kiyoko-sama told you, too?!"

"Yes."

"GAAAH! I can't wait to see her in volleyball shorts! She'll look absolutely incredible~"

"Whatever you say."

"You know, about yesterday...."

I halted my fast pace as I clutched the strap of my beige backpack ever so tightly. I slowly turned back towards Nishinoya-san, finally interested in what he had to say this time- and for certain extremely skittish in the process.

"We never exchanged cell pho-!"

"Not a chance."

I firmly glared at the confident boy before me, and turned back on my heel to run instead of walk this time. How could he be so naïve? I only knew him for a day! Then again, I was the one who boldly declared a speech regarding him.... My gods, what was happening to me? I definitely need to get a hold of my thoughts and actions, or this year is going to be a train wreck.

But, I myself needed to approach this boy once again today:
And it wasn't going to be just for volleyball practice this time.

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